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Allowed5 June 20253360641

Unit 2 Heron Trading Estate, Bruce Grove, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8BP

Planning appeal 3360641 at Unit 2 Heron Trading Estate, Bruce Grove, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8BP (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the loss of B Class employment space within an allocated employment area.

the change of use from a gymnasium (Class E) to a Tattoo Studio (Sue Generis)

Authority
Basildon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
SS11 8BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the loss of B Class employment space within an allocated employment area

What decided it

The unit's established use as a gymnasium (Class E) rather than a B Class employment use meant the proposal would not result in a significant net loss of B Class employment floor space, and the economic benefits of the tattoo studio outweighed the policy concern.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BAS E7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 56

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